St. Michael’s to Resume Normal Worship Practices Sunday, July 4
The Board of Elders have determined that beginning Sunday, July 4, the church will be returning to normal worship practices. This means that for the remainder of June, they will continue to offer worship in its current format allowing the option for drive-in participation, but that beginning on the first Sunday in July, this option will no longer be available. The church rejoices to see everyone together once again in the sanctuary. There will be no requirement for anyone to take preventive measures such as social distancing, hand sanitizing, or mask wearing, but the church will respect the choice of those who choose to take preventive measures for themselves while returning indoors.
Quilt Block Paint Class
The next paint class will be held on Saturday, July 10 at 10 a.m. at Zilss Hall. The class is six hours and a two-by-two quilt block will be completed. Registrations are still available, and you may register at www.quiltblocktrail.com. You may register by calling Rhoda Gersch at (979) 242-3213. There is a fee. The only thing you need to bring to class is a sack lunch all other supplies are provided.
Winchester Book Club
July 20 is the date for the next book club meeting. “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley will be discussed. There will be no meeting in August and the book selected for Sept. 21 meeting is “The Art of Hearing Heartbeats” by Jan-Philipp Sendker. Come join the group.
Zoch Reunion
The Zoch Family 40th Biennial Reunion will be held on July 10-11. The reunion will begin on July 10 at 1 p.m. at the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum in Serbin with a tour of the museum, Church and cemetery. On July 11 the family, including all descendants of Johann and Johanna (Schneider) Zoch and Christian & Maria (Schneider) Zoch, will meet at the St. Michael’s Picnic Grounds and Pavilion beginning at 10 a.m. in Winchester Texas. There will be a BBQ Meal, business meeting and elections. Playground and outdoor activities will happen throughout the day. You are asked to bring a dessert, pictures and items for the silent auction.
Barn Board Quilt Trail
Winchester Barn Board Quilt Trail maps can be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange. The trail is self-drive, is available at your convenience and is a great way to spend an afternoon viewing the wildflowers and the beautiful quilt blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road.
Recycling Trailer
The Winchester Recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please place your recycling in the appropriate bins. We would appreciate that you make sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow.
Zilss Community Hall
Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292. The hall is following COVID-19 requirements. Rent is very reasonable.
The Little Free Library
The library is always open and has a variety of authors. Space is limited, so please, if you donate a book(s), look through the current selection and take as many as you leave. The Little Free Library is housed under the roof of the patio at Zilss Hall. There is also a bulletin board available on the patio. If you have an event, you would like advertised, please post.
Birthdays
Birthday greeting are sent to Justin Klehm-June 29; Lexi Anderson-July 1; Frank Jones-2; Daniel Kilian-3; Alexa Shed, Billy Hajek, Amanda Hart, and Mindy Fryer-4; and Jon Adams-5.
Anniversary
Happy Anniversary greetings are sent to Becky and Rich Leer and C.J. and Jake Franke-June 29.
Birth
Congratulations to Jillian and Andrew Franke of Bryan on the birth of their daughter, Kate Alexandria. She was born on June 22 and weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long. Kate was welcomed by her parents and proud sister Madelyn. Grandparents are Kelly and Tommy Franke and great grandmother Jeanette Franke all of Winchester and grandparents Cindy Suchenski of Bryan and Mark Suchenski of Rockhill, South Carolina.
United Methodist Church
The Winchester First United Methodist Church has returned to service inside the sanctuary. Please wear a mask and social distance inside the church. The Church has services on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8:30 a.m. The Rev. Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer is the pastor.
Shiloh Baptist Church
The Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.
In Our Prayers
Betsy Anderson, Steve Burton, Jeanette Franke, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Audrey Koenning, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Jodi Miller, Henry Pearson, and Raymond Schulz.
Remembering Our Shut-Ins
Charlene Franke, R. C. Franke, Evelyn Kasper, Marie Kilian, Lillian Pietsch, and Thelma Kieschnick.
In the US Armed Forces
US Air Force: Nathan Brothers, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks Alaska; Ryan Spray, San Antonio; US Army: Warren Evans, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska; Jake Hagood, Ft. Hood; Byron Taylor, South Korea; US Marines: Damien Hernandez, San Diego, Calif.; Kevin Gonzalez, San Francisco, Calif.
Calendar of Coming Events
June 27-July 1-St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School at St. Michael’s Pavilion beginning at 5:30 p.m.
July 10-Quilt Block paint class at 10 a.m. at Zilss Hall.
July 13-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m., Zilss Hall for Dominoes and games.
July 13-Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department meeting meets at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station.
July 17-Neighbors Night Out at Zilss Hall at 7 p.m. Enjoy an ice cream social.
July 20-Round Table Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall.
July 24-Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry.
July 27-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. July 27-Winchester Area
Volunteer Fire Department meeting at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station.
Have News?
If you have news to share and/or corrections, call Rhoda Gersch at (979) 242-3213 or email rmgersch@yahoo.com.